NPARC Meeting notes: Monday, March 27, 2017
Time start: 7:30 PM
Attendees:K2YG,KC2WUF,K2EFB,K2JV,KD2CMS,KD2EKN,N2TO,K2AL,AC2GL,W2UDT,KA2MPG,KD2JRI,K2EZR,AE2JP,
KC2OSR,K2UI,N2AUG,K2GLS,W2PTP,KC2HLA (20)
Location: Senior Center/DeCorso Center, East 4th St, New Providence, NJ
1. The sign-in sheets at this and future meetings will include a survey related to determining mmembers' interest on various topics.
This meeting's survey asked who is active in digital modes and if not, who would be interested in learning and who would be willing to be a mentor.
Results will be discussed at the next meeting.
2. W2PTP and KC2OSR discussed the QSL Outgoing Service and the plan to send QSL's for club members to the Bureau.
It was decided to wait until the next meeting to gather and send QSL cards in order to give club members more time to get their cards ready.
KC2OSR, the club "QSL Coordinator", reviewed the procedure for sorting cards and submitting them to him so he can send them in an efficient manner.
3. W2PTP stated that the Executive Committe met earlier and one of the topics of discussion was Field Day 2017.
a. FD will once again be at Governor Livingston High School. Paul to apply for permission.
b. We will need more operators, including CW operators.
c. Due to the influx of newly licensed hams and potential hams joining the club, we will strive to have a GOTA station this year.
d. Use of digital modes during FD was discussed. Sam's IC-7100 is "digital friendly" and can be used at FD for that purpose.
4. K2GLS gave a power point presentation of his practical application of K2UI's "Magic Coils" theory to his 40 meter dipole and the
excellent results he achieved.
5. Side note: We welcome Phil, KC2ONL, as a new club member and thanks to Rick, WB2QOQ, for renewing his club membership for 2017.
Rest of meeting was spent ragchewing, drinking coffee and once again,enjoying Norma Cohen's home baked goodies.
Meeting was over by 9:30
Al Hanzl
K2AL
Secretary, NPARC
3-30-17